I should go on and say, I haven't put things in suitcases yet. I'm having trouble--a lot of trouble--looking at eight pairs of shoes and thinking they'll be enough. But I'm getting closer. This list is what I have decided I will need. It's possible that my suitcase will have slightly different contents, but hopefully not to the point of having more... things.
I also want to note that this is the packing list for the year in Mexico. In Guatemala, I'm a lot less concerned with looking like a tourist and/or a bum. I will most definitely be taking more casual clothes (and less of them!) and hardly any accessories.
- socks
- undies
- casual skirt
- casual skirt
- dressy dress
- dressy dress
- 1 pair shorts
- jeans
- jeans
- jeans
- 1 pair khakis
- 1 pair capris
- 1 nice pant/skirt
- 1 nice top
- tank top
- tank top
- long sleeve tee
- long sleeve tee
- 1 sweatshirt
- 1 sweater
- nice tee
- nice tee
- nice tee
- nice tee
- light jacket
- light jacket
- 1 pair sweatpants
- 1 lounge pant
- pj shirt
- pj shirt
- workout top
- workout top
- workout pant
- workout pant
- bummin around shirt
- rain jacket
- bathing suit
- 1 backpack
- 1 nice purse
- casual purse (small)
- casual purse (large)
- 1 tote bag
- 1 light scarf
- 1 medium scarf
- 1 warm scarf
- 1 belt
- wallet
- watch
- umbrella
- mascara (1)
- eyeliner (1)
- concealer
- lipstick
- lipstick
- chap stick (1)
- eyeshadow (1)
- hand salve
- sunscreen
- lotion
- brush
- comb
- hair elastics
- bobby pins
- shampoo
- face wash
- deodorant
- tweezers
- hiking boots
- running shoes
- casual shoes
- casual shoes
- nice sandals
- casual sandals
- dress shoes
- house shoes
- iPod
- stationery (1 set)
- photos of home
- jewelry (1 box)
- sunglasses
- füller
- pen
- pencil
- sharpie
- knitting needles
- crochet hooks
- yarn (1 small tote)
- camera
- computer
- external hard drive
- journal
- cell phone (to be purchased in Mexico)
- books (2 for fun, Span/Eng dictionary, Mexico guidebook, Bible)
- sleeping bag
- pocket knife
- alarm clock
- dvds (1 zip up case - 12 disks)
- day planner
- measuring cups
- reusable water bottle
- toothbrush & toothpaste
- contact lenses, case, & solution
- glasses
- prescriptions
- soap
- hand sanitizer
- small first aid kit (anti-histamine, motion sickness prevention, & ibuprofen)
- suitcase
- ticket & passport
6 comments:
I'm so impressed!
I don't know if this is intentional, but I think one of the outcomes from reducing what you bring will be to force you to interact with the outside world more.
Maybe that's just the natural isolationist in me, but when I read your list, my first thought was "man she's not going to have much to do in her room."
As much as I've improved in my engagement in the outside world, I still like to have a well planned escape route direct to my own inner world.
I think I had a point somewhere, but it's 8am on a Saturday, and I still don't know why I'm awake, so I'll finish with.
Good luck. Have fun. And keep posting.
Thanks for sharing your process! About the knife--I'd guess they'll take it at security so could purchase in country?
Keep the entrys coming!
This is one of those "thinking of you" messages on your first week in country! How's the food? Weather? xoxoGita
that's true, david. i will certainly need to spend less time on my own. but you're also right that it is part of the point.
gita, you can fly with a pocket knife in your checked baggage without any problem, but thanks for reminding me not to put it in my carry-on. also thanks for your message of encouragement. look for a post on guatemala later this weekend!
eye shadow?
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